Paradox Interactive Unveils Line-Up for gamescom 2011

Project Postman and a New Title to be Revealed During Press Conference on August 17

NEW YORK– July 14th , 2011 – Paradox Interactive today announced its exciting line-up for gamescom 2011 and will be showcasing upcoming titles King Arthur II: The Role-Playing Wargame, Crusader Kings II, Salem, Naval War: Arctic Circle and Magna Mundi for attendees who venture over to Camp Paradox.

During gamescom 2011, Paradox Interactive will hold a press conference and plans to reveal details on Project Postman, as well as the announcement of a new MMO RTS and updates on Salem, Hearts of Iron: The Card Game, and King Arthur II.
The event will start at 13:00 in Rheinsaal 1 – 2, Congress Centre North, on Wednesday, August 17th.

Whether you’re into fantasy, medieval history, maritime excursions, or eerie American villages from the 1600’s, Paradox Interactive will have a variety of games that looks to fulfill that special gaming niche in your life.
Additionally, the creative and brilliant minds behind these games – yes, the developers – will also be present to answer any questions that come their way. Go ahead and ask them anything you’d like, we love seeing them squirm.

Paradox Interactive gamescom line-up:

King Arthur II (PC, Role-playing Wargame)
This fantasy/role-playing RTS returns in a sequel long after young Arthur pulled the enchanted sword out of the stone, gathered the Knights of the Round Table and secured peace in Camelot aided with the might of the Holy Grail. Where legends normally end, King Arthur II begins on its own gruesome tale…
King Arthur II is scheduled for released in Q1, 2012.
Read more: http://www.paradoxplaza.com/games/king-arthur-ii-the-role-playing-wargame

Crusader Kings II (PC, Strategy, RPG)
Europe is in turmoil. The lands are fragmented into fiefs, the emperor struggles with the Pope, and the Holy Father declares that all those who go to liberate the Holy Land will be freed of their sins. Now is the time for greatness. Increase your lands and fill your coffers. Appoint vassals, battle traitors and introduce laws while interacting with hundreds of nobles to create the most powerful realm in medieval Europe.
Crusader Kings II will be available Q1, 2012.
Read more: http://www.paradoxplaza.com/games/crusader-kings-ii

Naval War Arctic Circle (PC, Strategy)
Strategic and tactical battle on the open seas, battle enemy naval and aeries forces for power and ultimate world domination. Take on the enemy as commander of the contemporary navy of either NATO, the Nordic Alliance, Russia or the United States.
Naval War Arctic will be available Q2, 2012.
Read more: http://www.paradoxplaza.com/games/naval-war-arctic-circle

Salem (PC, MMO, Role-Playing)
Salem is set in a fantastical New England and offers free form massively multiplayer gameplay in a persistent, mutable and online world. With players taking the roles of intrepid colonists from the Old World, Players seek to make lives for themselves in the New World with unique crafting, farming and building systems inspired by 17th century alchemy.
Salem will be available Q1, 2012.
Read more: http://www.paradoxplaza.com/games/salem

Magna Mundi (PC, Grand Strategy, Real Time Strategy, Historical)
Over 400 playable countries spanning more than 300 years of history, lead your country through the historical epochs that have shaped our world from the Fall of Constantinople through to the Age of Discovery in the West. Master the politics of the Holy Roman Empire, and face down the Barbary Pirates terrorizing the Mediterranean. Experience the Age of Revolution with America’s struggle for independence, and a host of other historical challenges…
Manga Mundi will be available Q1, 2012.
Read more: http://www.paradoxplaza.com/games/magna-mundi

About Paradox Interactive

Since 1999, Paradox Interactive has been a leading global developer and publisher of PC-based strategy games. World-renowned for its strategy catalog, the company holds a particularly strong presence in the United States and Europe. Its steadily-growing portfolio includes firmly established PC franchises such as the critically acclaimed Europa Universalis, Crusader Kings, Victoria and the Hearts of Iron series, as well as now encompassing titles on other platforms such as Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West released in 2010 on PlayStation®Network for the PlayStation®3 and the forthcoming Defenders of Ardania on iPad as well as PC.
2011-2012 will be Paradox Interactive’s most ambitious line-up of titles to date with such anticipated releases as Pirates of Black Cove, Sword of the Stars IIKing Arthur II: The Role-playing Wargame and Crusader Kings II. It is also expanding its presence in the free-to-play arena through Paradox Connect.